

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hamsterley Forest Winter Trails Canicross 10k 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Event Description**: **NEW DATE POSTPONED FROM 10th JAN**

Our Hamsterley Forest Winter trail Canicross 10k follows the wonderful crisp trails and tracks of the beautiful forest park, undulating but rewarding with spectacular views of the valley and forest. This is the perfect opportunity to spend some time working off festive indulgences in a spectacular winter wonderland location.

In it's third year, this is our most popular event and, early booking is recommended.

Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male &amp; Female                                             King &amp; Queen of the Trails Points
Award for all finishers
Free event pictures 

Hamsterley Forest is the largest forest in County Durham and covers 4900 square acres.

The Forest is great for trail running and enjoying the local wildlife, if you are lucky you may spot one of the Deer, Badgers or Squirrels. Starting and finishing at the visitor centre which is at  the main car park. The route follows well marked footpaths, forest trails and woodland tracks.

Ideal for novices and more experienced Canicross runners.
The route will be fully waymarked.
There will be a race HQ with toilets.
There are plenty of car parking spaces but participants are encouraged to car share when possible. Discounted parking charges apply.
There will be on site canine and human first aiders and emergency vet provisions.  

Weather - at this time of year it is normal for the temperature to fall below freezing therefore there will be a mandatory kit list for your safety. This will be communicated in the pre event communications.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bishop-auckland/hamsterley-forest-winter-trails-canicross-10k/200029683295917
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 147

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.evententry.co.uk/hamsterley-canicross-10k-2026?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=bishop+auckland-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Bishop Auckland
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Hamsterley Forest Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk
- **lat**: 54.676073650209
- **long**: -1.8590474872396
- **full address**: Hamsterley Forest Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk, Hamsterley Forest, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Hamsterley Forest - Forestry England (https://allevents.in/org/hamsterley-forest-forestry-england/17443421)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Hamsterley Forest Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk, Hamsterley Forest, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Hamsterley Forest - Forestry England
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, sports
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Hamsterley Forest Winter Trails Canicross 10k  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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